Saturdays games thread

I feel a bit nervous laughing at goalkeepers right now, I'm sure whoever we play tomorrow will do something similar!

Worth noting though that Mignolet had the ball between his hand and the ground when Long kicked it, which according to the rules, counts as being in his possession:

"The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when the ball is held with both hands, held by trapping the ball between one hand and any surface... While the ball is in the possession of the goalkeeper, it may not be challenged for or played by an opponent in any manner"

Think Long might consider himself slightly fortunate there!

Here's the full rule for those interested:

12.16 GOALKEEPER POSSESSION OF THE BALL

The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when the ball is held with both hands, held by trapping the ball between one hand and any surface (e.g., the ground, a goalpost, the goalkeeper’s body), or holding the ball in the outstretched open palm. Once established, possession is maintained, when the ball is held as described above, while bouncing the ball on the ground or throwing it into the air. Possession is given up if, after throwing the ball into the air, it is allowed to hit the ground. For purposes of determining goalkeeper possession, the “handling” includes contact with any part of the goalkeeper’s arm from the fingertips to the shoulder.

While the ball is in the possession of the goalkeeper, it may not be challenged for or played by an opponent in any manner. An opponent who attempts to challenge for a ball in the possession of the goalkeeper may be considered to have committed a direct free kick foul. However, a ball which is only being controlled by the goalkeeper using means other than the hands is open to otherwise legal challenges by an opponent. The referee should consider the age and skill level of the players in evaluating goalkeeper possession and err on the side of safety.
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pass the football said:
I feel a bit nervous laughing at goalkeepers right now, I'm sure whoever we play tomorrow will do something similar!

Worth noting though that Mignolet had the ball between his hand and the ground when Long kicked it, which according to the rules, counts as being in his possession:

"The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when the ball is held with both hands, held by trapping the ball between one hand and any surface... While the ball is in the possession of the goalkeeper, it may not be challenged for or played by an opponent in any manner"

Think Long might consider himself slightly fortunate there!
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Keeper has to have it in 2 hands for it to be deemed in his possession.
 
tomw19 said:
Keeper has to have it in 2 hands for it to be deemed in his possession.
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read the rule again

the key word is control. i wouldn't say Mignolet was in control

actually i need to read it again. looks like the manner is irrelevant lol. one hand seems to be ok which surprises me
 
Part of that presumption was due to him not complaining. Perhaps had he said to the ref he had it under control with one hand he'd have got away with it. I'm guessing Mignolet didn't know the rule either !
 
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